One of the many unsolved historical mysteries from the Fairbury area concerns a romance that soured in the 1870s. This story began with the birth of Christopher Gschwind in Germany. At the age of 20, in 1857, Christopher emigrated from Germany to America. Most people who migrated from Europe to America chose to come to New York City. German immigrants in that era often chose the New Orleans port for its unrivaled access to the American Midwest via river transport, more accomm

Frank James Bradley Sr., 82, Fairbury, died at 8:59 pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Arcadia Care of Toulon. A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of their choice. Mr. Bradley was born December 28, 1942 in Fairbury, IL the son of Victor and Elsie Johnson Bradley.  He married Janice J. Eilts on August 22, 1964 in Fairbury.  She survive

The 2025 Fairbury Citizen of the Year is Kathy Cook. GFWC IL Fairbury Woman’s Club made the announcement this week. The club has been honoring outstanding volunteers in the community since 1987. Kathy was born in Fairbury and grew up in Sibley. She attended Western Illinois University obtaining her Bachelor of Education degree.  She started volunteering in high school by teaching Sunday School.  1971 started her teaching career teaching 6 th , 1 st  and 3 rd  grades throughou

Work is shown on Route 24, or Oak Street, in Fairbury late in the summer / file photo. During last week’s regular Fairbury City Council meeting, City Superintendent Brett Ashburn reported that the new stickers for UTV registration have been received.   If someone registers and purchases the sticker, it will be good through the calendar year of 2026. The city will soon announce when the new stickers are available for purchase. Council members approved the use of UTVs on Fairbu

130 Years Ago October 12, 1895 The Chicago Times-Herald is putting up $5,000 hard cash in prizes for a "moto-cycle" prize contest to take place on November 2 over the road Chicago to Milwaukee. A moto-cycle is a vehicle that runs without horses. The Free Methodist Conference has sent Rev. H. O. Hubard from this city to Aurora, and Rev. R. F. Brothers, of Sheffield, is the newly appointed minister for this place. School will not commence Monday as the new school building will

In 1878, William Le Baron published his book titled The History of Livingston County . This publication was the first history book...

J.T. Cox, 77, Fairbury, died at 2:34 am Monday, October 6, 2025 at St. John Medical Center, Springfield. His memorial service will be...

The Oklahoma State University  Ferguson College of Agriculture  recognized six second-year students for their academic performance,...

Fairbury’s Sept. 24 blood drive, held at the First United Methodist Church, collected 48 units.   First time donors were Charlie Tjarks...

130 Years Ago October 5, 1895 The game between Anson's Colts, of Chicago, of the National league, and Fairbury, played here Wednesday,...

Myron Gail Dellinger was born January 30, 1939 at home in Morley, Missouri. The doctor was paid with proceeds from a 5-gallon jug of cane...

Shooting a score of 320, the Prairie Central Boys Golf team placed second at the IHSA Sectional at Oak Brook Golf Club, advancing to...

Knoll Lodge is a social group that meets every Thursday night at their cabin on the Vermilion River, about five miles north of Fairbury....

Prairie Central’s boys golf team won the IHSA Regional at Dwight Country Club this week, shooting a 322 in the 15-team tournament. The...

The Fairbury City Council Finance Committee held a short meeting just before the regular City Council Meeting Wednesday. A...

130 Years Ago September 28, 1895 The famous Capt. Anson's Colts, of Chicago, will be in Fairbury Wednesday, October 2, and will meet a...

The various types of materials used for the exterior of houses in the Fairbury area have evolved significantly since Valentine and Rachel...

The new train-themed playground which will be dedicated Saturday in Forrest. All aboard for a fun Saturday in Forrest. The Forrest Wabash...

Eleanor L. Honegger, 97, Fairbury, died at 10:43 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her...

130 Years Ago September 21, 1895 Miss Nellie Lewis is attending the ladies' college at New London, Ontario. Henry Remington has accepted...